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Thursday, April 25
Some of the pedestrian bridges that span Lake Shore Drive are being replaced. The Chicago Architecture Foundation has been holding a design contest to build replacements for the North Ave, Chicago River, 35th and 41st St. bridges. The finalists have been announced if you want to imagine the future.